Engineer, Building Maintenance

Location: New Orleans

234 rooms | 16,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: contemporary rooms, rooftop pool, five signature dining venues, vibrant communal spaces.

A restored Art Deco hotel just steps from the New Orleans French Quarter, The Barnett offers an authentic New Orleans experience with curated events, live music, and standout food and beverage. Its versatile meeting and event spaces, combined with proximity to the Caesars Superdome, create an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

A Boutique Hotel in the New Orleans’ Warehouse District with musicality at its core.

As one of the most distinctive hotels in New Orleans Warehouse District, The Barnett pulses with New Orleans energy, only blocks away from Caesar’s New Orleans and the Caesar’s Superdome. Designed to blend luxury with comfort, immaculate guest rooms cultivate a sense of ease. Each boasts vintage-inspired decor, plush bedding, and standout amenities that cater to every need. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, the finest bath products, and access to standout amenities including a rooftop pool, intimate jazz club, fitness center, and a lively lobby bar — all infused with a sense of place and warmth.

The Barnett provides a sophisticated, stylish retreat that embodies the spirit of its surroundings, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every guest.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY The maintenance engineer is responsible for hotel guestroom preventive maintenance and assists in the repairs and maintenance of hotel equipment. Also responsible for the repair, maintenance, upkeep and replacement of the property's cosmetic materials (interior/exterior painting, patching of woodwork and furniture refinishing, in accordance with hotel standards.

JOB DUTIESComplete work order requests in a timely manner

Respond to all guest’s requests in a timely and efficient manner

Maintain all mechanical areas in an orderly and clean condition

Inspect public areas daily for any issues

Repairs may include plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, ventilation, furnish- ing and fixtures, painting, wall cover repairs, light carpentry, door and window repairs.

Maintain the Rooms Preventative Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records on file.

Have knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemicals.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Follow company policies and procedures

Perform skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment

Maintain working spaces in safe and clean condition.

Know hotels emergency procedures and where all emergency's shut offs are located.

Assist hotel Guests, when necessary, in case of an emergency

Perform special projects assigned a time set for each project

Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills and values to be a leader in the global goal of “greening” the hospitality industry

Watch for safety  ready and willing to complete the job as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school graduate or equivalent

Prior Maintenance experience

Has thorough knowledge and understanding of general repairs and maintenance

Must possess very good interpersonal and communication skills; will be interfacing with a high percentage of guests as well as other staff members

Must be flexible to work all shifts, may be required to work overtime on occasion when the department is short of staff

The ability to listen, learn, be helpful in all situations and make the most sound decisions toward the resolution of a potential problem Ability to move, traverse, position self to reach corners on floors and high places; observe conditions, detect odors, position and navigate carts weighing up to 200lbs in tight spaces; operate equipment including spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, floor buffers.

Lift, carry and position loads of at least 25lbs. These abilities are required for an entire shift
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